PEB Budget Estimator

PEB warehouse cost in India: Basic (corrugated sheet, simple foundation) ₹800–1,200/sqft, Standard (insulated cladding, office area) ₹1,200–1,800/sqft, Grade-A (dock levellers, epoxy floor, full fit-out) ₹1,800–3,000/sqft. Prices vary ±20% by location, steel prices, and vendor competition. Always get 3 quotations.

PEB advantages: 20–30% lower construction cost, 40–50% faster construction timeline (8–12 weeks vs 6–12 months for RCC), clear spans up to 90m without intermediate columns (critical for warehouses), lower foundation loads (lighter steel), easier future expansion, and factory-controlled quality versus site-dependent RCC quality.

Steel tonnage per sqft: Basic warehouse 6–10kg/sqft, standard factory 8–12kg/sqft, high-bay warehouse (12m+) 12–16kg/sqft. At current structural steel prices of ₹65,000–75,000 per MT, steel cost is ₹500–1,200/sqft of the total PEB budget. Get steel specifications (grade, tonnage) in writing from vendor — it determines structural safety.

PEB typically uses isolated column footings or raft foundation. Foundation cost: ₹100–200/sqft depending on soil bearing capacity. Conduct soil testing (₹10,000–25,000) before finalising foundation design — poor soil can double foundation cost. Pile foundation may be needed for soft soil (coastal areas, filled land) at ₹300–500/sqft additional.

PEB construction timeline: Design and approvals 3–4 weeks, fabrication 6–8 weeks, erection 3–4 weeks, finishing 2–4 weeks. Total: 12–20 weeks for a standard 10,000 sqft warehouse. Compare to RCC: 9–18 months. Faster PEB timeline means earlier operational start, which in industrial/logistics usage can mean ₹5–15 lakh monthly revenue sooner.